Zucchini Pie

Zucchini is a popular summer squash that is low in calories and high in water content, making it a nutritious choice for a savory pie.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Zucchini Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Pies, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 medium Zucchini
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 3 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup cup Breadcrumbs
• Handful leaves Fresh Basil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 9-inch Pie Crust

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice the zucchini, onion, and garlic.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the sliced vegetables until softened.
4. In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, fresh basil, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the sautéed vegetables to the egg mixture and mix well.
6. Line a 9-inch pie crust with the mixture.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.